Kacey Musgraves – Slow Burn Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Kacey Musgraves – Slow Burn Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsAsus2EmGDC

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This is the chord progression of Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Asus2 Em G D (2x)

[Verse 1]
Asus2                               Em
Born in a hurry, always late
G     D       Asus2    C     G      D
Haven’t been early since ’88
Asus2                               Em
Texas is hot, I can be cold
G                D        Asus2     C       G                D
Grandma cried when I pierced my nose
Asus2                               Em
Good in a glass, good on green
G                D                Asus2                C                G
Good when you’re putting your hands all over me

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[Chorus]
D                Asus2      Em        G
I’m alright with a slow burn
D                Asus2                Em    G D
Taking my time, let the world turn
Asus2                               Em
I’m gonna do it my way, it’ll be alright
G                                              D
If we burn it down and it takes all night
Asus2 Em G D
It’s a slow burn, yeah

[Instrumental]
Asus2 Em G D
Asus2 C G D

[Verse 2]
Asus2 Em
In Tennessee, the sun’s goin’ down
G D Asus2 C G D
But in Beijing, they’re heading out to work
Asus2 Em
You know the bar down the street don’t close for an hour
G D Asus2 C G
We should take a walk and look at all the flowers

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[Chorus]
D Asus2 Em G
‘Cause I’m alright with a slow burn
D Asus2 Em G D
Taking my time, let the world turn
Asus2 Em
I’m gonna do it my way, it’ll be alright
G D
If we burn it down and it takes all night
Asus2 Em G D
It’s a slow burn

[Bridge]
C G
Whatever feels good

[Instrumental] (3x)
Asus2 Em G D
Asus2 C G D

[Outro]
Asus2 Em
Old soul, waiting my turn
G D Asus2 C G
I know a few things, but I still got a lot to learn
D Asus2 Em G D
So I’m alright with a slow burn
Asus2 Em G D
slow burn
Asus2 Em G D Asus2 Em G D
slow burn
D Asus2 Em G
I’m alright with a slow burn

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How to play Slow Burn: key, chords and progression

Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves is centred on D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯). The song uses 5 chords: Asus2, Em, G, D and C.

Most of the song cycles through Asus2 – Em – G – D (Vsus2 – ii – IV – I in D major). In solfa, that is soh – reh – fah – doh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

Asus2 chord on guitar (x02200)
Asus2A B E
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

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Slow Burn chords: questions

What key is Slow Burn in?

Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves is centred on D major (two sharps: F♯, C♯).

What chords are in Slow Burn?

Slow Burn uses 5 chords: Asus2, Em, G, D, C.

What is the chord progression of Slow Burn?

The main progression is Asus2 – Em – G – D (Vsus2 – ii – IV – I).

Is Slow Burn easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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